written by Ryu Ho Sun and illustrated by Park Jeong Sub

On the day when her mother overslept, eight-year-old Tori heard the word “hurry” a lot throughout the morning. Tori was a little down because her mom did everything for her, but even at school, the “quickly” train doesn't stop. The first school lunch is full of difficult words like “serving” and “leftovers,” and you have to eat quickly, study quickly, and pack your bag quickly! Shouldn't you take a look around and check yourself before you do things slowly?
Tori and her classmates' school life is a series of strange events. The episodes, which are based on the author's experience as an elementary school teacher, make readers laugh out loud. At the same time, it vividly shows how difficult school is for the slow but curious Tori, where everything has to be done at a set time.
And in this book, “Grandma” is depicted as an adult who is most like a child. Grandma, who can't run fast and has to ask others for help every time she forgets how to use her smartphone, understands Tori better than anyone else. Grandma's words contain empathy as a 'weak' person, wisdom as an 'adult', and boundless love for children. This book is a delightful and heartwarming story that cheerfully reminds us of what children need most to grow up.